Hulu No Longer Moving Forward On Kim Kardashian’s “Group Chat” Show
Hulu has scrapped the comedy pilot “Group Chat,” a project that featured Kim Kardashian as an executive producer and guest star. The series, inspired by Anthony’s bestseller, centered on six successful women in their forties whose private group chat revealed unfiltered drama. The pilot boasted a high‑profile cast—including La La Anthony, Yaya DaCosta, Melanie Liburd, Rebecca Rittenhouse, and Stephanie Suganami—and was co‑executive produced by Kenya Barris and BET Studios. No further development will occur for Hulu or Disney+.
Dexter Fowler Joins NBC’s MLB Studio Coverage
Dexter Fowler will join NBC Sports as a pre‑game analyst for the 2026 MLB season, making his debut on Easter Sunday during the Cardinals‑Tigers matchup on Sunday Night Baseball. The broadcast will air on Peacock and NBCSN, and Fowler is...
Don Cheadle’s Wild ’80s Showtime Comedy Is Coming to Netflix This April
Netflix will add the entire three‑season run of Showtime’s cult comedy *Black Monday* to its US catalog on April 13. The series, set against the 1987 stock‑market crash, blends dark humor with 1980s excess and has earned a solid 7.4...
NBA Capitalizes on Madness Matinees with Strong Sunday Night Audience
The NBA leveraged its new media rights to air “Sunday Night Basketball” against March Madness, delivering a combined 3.4 million viewers for the Knicks‑Thunder matchup on NBC. This marked the league’s strongest March‑Madness‑era audience in a decade, surpassing the 2016...
Netflix Just Unlocked Sony Pictures Movies for Ad-Tier Subscribers Early
Netflix has removed the lock on Sony Pictures titles for its Standard with Ads plan, granting ad‑tier subscribers access to both legacy catalog movies and fresh Pay‑1 window releases. The change arrives years earlier than the 2027 deadline originally set...
NBC Sci-Fi Mystery ‘La Brea’ Finally Sets Netflix US Release
NBC’s sci‑fi drama La Brea will debut on Netflix US on May 1, 2026, bringing all three seasons and 30 episodes to the platform. The series, previously exclusive to Peacock, had already rolled out to international Netflix markets in late 2024. Netflix’s engagement data...
Disney+ Developing “Animorphs” Series
Disney+ is developing a new series based on the popular young‑adult book franchise Animorphs, with Ryan Coogler attached as creator and executive producer. The show will be produced by 20th Television and Proximity Media, alongside Scholastic executives. Animorphs, which has...
Netflix Confirms “City Hunter 2” For 2027 Worldwide Premiere as Ryo Saeba Returns in Live-Action Sequel
Netflix announced that the live‑action sequel “City Hunter 2” will debut worldwide on its platform in 2027, following the 2024 film’s strong performance. The original manga, celebrating its 40th anniversary, has sold over 50 million copies and remains a cultural touchstone...
Inside the Stream – Netflix’s Ad-Free Price Gap Widens as Industry Revenue Grows
Netflix announced a $1 monthly increase for its ad‑supported tier and a $2 hike for its ad‑free plans, widening the price gap between the two options more than any of its rivals. The move signals a strategic push toward ad‑supported...
TNT Open to Early Talks with NHL, Silberwasser Says
TNT Sports CEO Luis Silberwasser says the network is "extremely interested" in extending its NHL partnership and is ready to begin talks whenever commissioner Gary Bettman decides. The league’s renewal timeline may be tied to the NFL’s ongoing media‑rights negotiations,...
Main Street Set to Begin Winding Down FanDuel Sports Network RSNs
Main Street Sports Group announced it will wind down its FanDuel Sports Network regional sports networks within roughly five weeks, ending NBA regular‑season coverage and NHL first‑round playoff broadcasts. The move follows the loss of its core Major League Baseball...
Jen Psaki, Ari Melber, JB Smoove: New Speakers Join Ankler X NAB Show
The Ankler x NAB Show in Las Vegas announced a star‑studded lineup, adding former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, MSNBC anchor Ari Melber, and comedian JB Smoove as speakers. Marcus Mabry of MS NOW will unveil a new platform...
On the Silberwasser Front
Luis Silberwasser, the chief executive of TNT Sports, discussed the network’s current focus on the NCAA tournament while acknowledging the recent loss of NBA broadcast rights. He highlighted ongoing negotiations with the NHL, whose deal expires after the 2027‑28 season,...
HBO Max Invades Britain — Testing a New Playbook for Global Streaming
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched HBO Max in the United Kingdom, but unlike rivals it is deliberately avoiding the commissioning of British‑origin content. The service is banking on global intellectual property such as Harry Potter and U.S.‑produced series to attract...
Louis CK Is Making a Comeback, Thanks to Netflix / The Pitt Drops Supriya Ganesh, Promotes Ayesha Harris / Wizards...
Netflix announced a comeback special for Louis C.K., titled *Ridiculous*, marking his first Netflix project since the 2017 scandal and a headline show at the Hollywood Bowl. HBO Max reshuffled its medical drama *The Pitt*, promoting Ayesha Harris to series...
Katie Conway Promoted to Executive Producer of Robin Roberts Production Unit at ABC News Studios
Seven‑time Emmy winner Katie Conway has been promoted to executive producer of Robin Roberts’ unscripted development and production unit at ABC News Studios. The unit, which creates documentaries, nonfiction series, and primetime specials for ABC, Disney+ and Hulu, will now...
The Hybrid Takeover: How Streaming and YouTube Are Reshaping French Television
French television is rapidly evolving as streaming giants and YouTube capture audience share previously dominated by free‑to‑air broadcasters. ARCOM’s new hybrid‑broadcast regulations require linear channels to integrate on‑demand libraries and monetize digital ad inventory, prompting networks like TF1 and France Televisions...
When Merely Producing a Film Is No Longer Enough
The article examines how Belgian audiovisual leader Eyeworks, represented by CEO Peter Bouckaert, is redefining its business model beyond traditional film production. In Brussels, industry executives discuss integrating distribution, data analytics, and brand partnerships to capture more revenue streams. The...
Why France’s Private TV Bosses Are Defending Public Broadcasting
At a parliamentary inquiry hearing, heads of France’s leading private broadcasters—including TF1’s Rodolphe Belmer—presented a rare, unified defense of the nation’s public broadcaster, France Télévisions. They argued that public service media remains essential for cultural cohesion, journalistic independence, and market...
First-Ever "American Idol" Simulcast on ABC and Disney+ Surges Double Digits
ABC and Disney+ aired the first simultaneous broadcast of “American Idol” on March 30, 2026, pulling 4.86 million total viewers and a 0.42 rating among adults 18‑49. The episode posted double‑digit gains versus the same night last year (+11%) and versus the prior...
Thursday Night Heats Up as "9-1-1: Nashville" And "9-1-1" Soar to Best Performance of the Season
ABC’s Thursday night lineup delivered record‑breaking ratings for its emergency‑services dramas “9‑1‑1” and the freshman “9‑1‑1: Nashville.” “9‑1‑1: Nashville” attracted 6.23 million total viewers across three days, a 55 % jump from its live‑plus‑same‑day high. “9‑1‑5” pulled in 7.33 million viewers, up 53 %...
Netflix Wins Hot Package "The Corrections"; Orders Limited Drama Straight-to-Series Starring Meryl Streep
Netflix has green‑lit a limited‑series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen’s National Book Award‑winning novel *The Corrections*, casting three‑time Oscar winner Meryl Streep as matriarch Enid. The project is directed by Cord Jefferson, known for his work on *American Fiction* and *Watchmen*,...
News: Comcast-Scripps, NFL Network, FCC and More
Comcast Xfinity blacked out several Scripps-owned regional NHL stations, including those airing Florida Panthers games, after failing to reach a new carriage agreement. ESPN has taken operational control of NFL Network as part of a broader deal that gives the...
Bruins CEO Surprisingly Bullish on Future of Regional Sports Networks
Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs told The Athletic he remains optimistic about regional sports networks (RSNs) despite industry headwinds. He highlighted that pay‑TV households have dropped from over 100 million to roughly 62 million, eroding the traditional RSN revenue model. Jacobs pointed...
Peter Friedlander Is Remaking Amazon TV. What’s Taking So Long?
Peter Friedlander, the former Netflix head of U.S. scripted series, took over Amazon’s global television division in October and has spent six months untangling a bloated, post‑Salke organization. So far he’s only greenlit a reboot of MGM’s *Robocop* and a...
From Feeds to Events: How Content Creators Are Reshaping TV Strategy
The line between creator‑driven channels and traditional streaming TV is blurring as both adopt event‑driven tactics. Mark Rober’s 12‑video‑a‑year model shows low‑frequency, high‑impact releases can generate water‑cooler buzz on YouTube, while the Sidemen combine daily short‑form clips with premium, Hollywood‑style...
‘Veil of Shadows’: Netflix Picks Up Fantasy C-Drama Series with Ju Jingyi and Joseph Zeng
Netflix has secured international streaming rights to the 29‑episode fantasy‑wuxia series Veil of Shadows, originally a Youku exclusive, and began releasing the first five episodes in the United States and select regions. The show, starring Chinese pop star Ju Jingyi...
Saturday TV Ratings 3/28/26: World Figure Skating Championships Down From 2025, A Royal Setting OK on Hallmark, March Madness on...
Saturday March 28, 2026 TV ratings showed sports programming outshining other genres. NBC’s World Figure Skating Championships earned a 0.14 rating and 1.54 million viewers, down from 2025. Hallmark’s “A Royal Setting” attracted 1.29 million viewers with a 0.06 rating, while TBS’s...
Sunday TV Ratings: Tracker, The Faithful, Betrayals, Secrets & Lies, Police 24/7, NBA Basketball
Sunday TV ratings for March 29, 2026 were released, showing a full slate of new episodes—including Tracker, The Faithful, Betrayals, Secrets & Lies, and Watson—alongside a special Gone in 60 Seconds. Sports coverage featured NBA pregame analysis and a live Knicks‑Thunder matchup, while reruns of...
Saturday TV Ratings: 48 Hours, I Am Jackie O, NHL Hockey, MLB Baseball, Figure Skating
Saturday TV ratings released for March 28, 2026 show a mixed performance across CBS’s lineup. The true‑crime series *48 Hours* held steady viewership, while the *I Am Jackie O* special attracted a niche audience. Sports dominated the night, with NHL hockey, MLB baseball and the...
Friday TV Ratings: 20/20, Happy’s Place, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, UFL Football, March Madness
Friday, March 27, 2026 TV ratings released show new episodes of ABC's 20/20, Celebrity Jeopardy All‑Stars and Netflix’s Happy’s Place alongside NBC’s Dateline. Sports coverage featured UFL Football’s Stallions vs. Kings matchup and the opening round of the 2026 NCAA...
Betrayal: Secrets & Lies: Season One Ratings
ABC's docuseries "Betrayal: Secrets & Lies" premiered its first season this year, drawing viewership measured by Nielsen's live‑plus‑same‑day ratings. The latest ratings, updated through March 31, 2026, show moderate performance but have not yet secured a clear renewal path. As of April 1, 2026,...
Netflix’s Price Is Right
Netflix announced another price increase, continuing an almost yearly pattern as the streamer expands into live sports. Executives cite the modest 2% subscriber churn rate, measured over years, as evidence that price hikes do not trigger mass departures. The sports...
UConn-Duke Unforgettable on the Court, Unremarkable in the Ratings
UConn’s dramatic comeback win over Duke in the Elite Eight attracted an average 13.4 million viewers on CBS, a 15% increase over last year’s comparable game but still modest for the late‑Sunday window. The broadcast peaked at 18.9 million viewers, ranking it...
Roger Goodell Addresses NFL Network Employees Ahead of ESPN Takeover
Roger Goodell sent a note to NFL Network staff as ESPN finalizes its acquisition of the network and RedZone rights, a deal approved by regulators weeks after announcement. The rapid approval allows ESPN to integrate NFL Media assets before the...
News: MLB on ESPN, NFL, TMRW Sports and More
Joe Buck will call the Mets‑Dodgers season opener on ESPN alongside former players Ron Darling and Orel Hershiser, marking his second MLB assignment in as many seasons. NFL owners have voted to exempt Friday games from the league’s short‑week limit,...
A Demon Falls for a Human in "Long Vacation": Netflix Greenlights New Romance Series From Director of "Crash Landing on...
Netflix has greenlit "Long Vacation," a new romance series starring Choo Young‑woo as a centuries‑old demon and Lee Se‑young as a savvy hotel attendant. The show is directed by Lee Jung‑hyo, the filmmaker behind the hit "Crash Landing on You,"...
‘In The Mud’ Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix
Netflix has officially renewed the Argentine‑Spanish series "In The Mud" (En el barro) for a third season, following a strong performance of Season 2. The sophomore season logged 42.2 million hours watched in its first three weeks, ranking #6 among global Non‑English...
Eddie Murphy’s AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute Is Coming to Netflix in May 2026
Netflix will be the exclusive global streaming home for the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Eddie Murphy, debuting on May 31, 2026. The gala will be recorded at the Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026, before being edited...
The Expansion of the Adaptation Market in Audiovisual and Cinema
The adaptation market linking literature, publishing and audiovisual content is accelerating, with festivals like Quais du polar showcasing increased collaborations between writers and filmmakers. A June 2023 National Book Center (CNL) report shows literary‑based films now represent roughly 30% of...
Belgian Court Upholds Platform Financing Obligations, Defers to CJEU
Belgium’s Constitutional Court upheld a 2023 decree that forces streaming platforms to finance regional audiovisual production, rejecting Netflix’s appeal. The ruling confirms that the financing obligation is valid under Belgian law. However, the court referred six key questions to the...
VideoClub Studio Brings TV-Quality Production to YouTube
Timothée Vienne, a veteran documentary filmmaker, has launched VideoClub Studio to deliver TV‑quality production services to YouTube creators. Leveraging his broadcast background, the company provides multi‑camera rigs, professional lighting, and post‑production workflows traditionally reserved for network television. VideoClub Studio operates...
Banijay Group Unveils Strategic Roadmap to 2029
Banijay Group released its medium‑term strategic roadmap extending to 2029, outlining aggressive growth after the October 2025 acquisition of the Tipico Group and the newly completed merger with All3Media. The plan targets a 15% annual increase in global content output,...
Ankama Animations: Expanding Video Game IPs
Ankama Animations is scaling its video‑game‑to‑screen pipeline by producing original animated series from its own French IPs such as Dofus and Wakfu. The company is bypassing traditional licensing deals, allowing tighter creative control and lower production costs. It is targeting...
Kevin Williamson Reveals the Reason Behind ‘The Waterfront’ Cancelation at Netflix
Creator Kevin Williamson explained why Netflix canceled "The Waterfront" despite strong viewership. The series logged 258.5 million viewing hours and 40.3 million view equivalents, staying in the top 10 for five weeks. Netflix’s renewal model prioritizes rapid completion rates, and the show’s median...
FOX Saturday Baseball Delivers Its Best Season-Opening Telecast Since 2021
FOX Sports reported that its Saturday baseball opening‑day telecast attracted 2.59 million viewers, the strongest start since the 2021 season. The two‑game slate was highlighted by the New York Yankees defeating the San Francisco Giants and delivered a 45% viewership lift...
Lynley: Season Two Renewal and Casting Revealed for BritBox Detective Drama Series
BritBox has officially renewed the detective drama Lynley for a second season, consisting of eight 45‑minute episodes. Production has begun in Dublin, Ireland, with lead actors Leo Suter and Sofia Barclay returning as DI Tommy Lynley and DS Barbara Havers....
Disney+ Signs New Deal With Rai
Disney+ has signed a new content partnership with Italy’s public broadcaster Rai, adding iconic Rai titles such as the talk show Belve, game show The Floor, and popular series like Braccialetti rossi and L’amica geniale to its Italian catalog. The...
"Sesame Street" Arrives on Tubi with 250 Nostalgic Episodes
Tubi, the free streaming arm of Fox Corporation, announced that it will launch 250 episodes of Sesame Street on April 1, 2026. The catalog covers the series from its 1969 premiere through Season 38, with a quarterly refresh that adds roughly 10 %...
Warner Bros.’ Heater Is Officially Over
Warner Bros. enjoyed a record‑setting run of nine consecutive No. 1 openings, from *Minecraft* to *Wuthering Heights*. The streak snapped in March when the horror‑thriller *The Bride!* opened to just $5 million, the studio’s weakest wide release since *The Alto Knights*. A...